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THWARTWISE

(adj.sat)
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There is 1 meaning of the word Thwartwise.

Thwartwise - as an adjective satellite

Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

Example: "Cross members should be all steel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosstransversaltransverse

Example Sentences

"The ship moved thwartwise against the wind."
"He positioned the fence thwartwise to the path."
"The car skidded thwartwise on the icy road."
"They arranged the chairs thwartwise to create more space."
"The runner jumped thwartwise over the puddle."
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Word Game Points

Is THWARTWISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thwartwise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THWARTWISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is THWARTWISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thwartwise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THWARTWISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is THWARTWISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thwartwise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THWARTWISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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